Husqvarna PF 21 manual Starting the engine with a weak battery, Connecting the jump leads, Driving

Driving

4If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position.

5 Turn the ignition key to the start position.

6When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before trying again.

7Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started.

8Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3- 5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.

9 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.

WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in

!enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide.

Starting the engine with a weak battery

WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce

!explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.

When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the procedure below:

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONYour Rider is equipped with a 12-volt system with negative earth. The other vehicle must also have a 12-volt system with negative earth. Do not use your Rider battery to start other vehicles.

Connecting the jump leads

•Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole

(+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any of the ends against the chassis.

•Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole (-) on the fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the black cable to a good CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the battery.

Remove the cables in the reverse order

•The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then the fully charged battery.

•Finally the RED cable from both batteries.

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